Trade show displays can make all the difference for business leaders. Graphic signs can take on new life using these trade show displays. Hot new looks are possible while using the back lighting for trade show displays. Business leaders will be drawn in to those setups on location. That proves that proper planning makes all the difference for business leaders at these events. LED lights are very popular and attract people who are trade experts.

Event planners can prove that their experience is worthwhile for any role. They are leaders in their own right, helping to build the economy. Find a way to experience the difference event planning itself can make. Hire the right professional to manage event planning from start to finish. The difference will be obvious for anyone following along on site. Attendees are sure to take notice and become educated in their own right. That should be a goal behind any important event.

Every event organizer wants to make the most out of their next conference. Attendee experience is always valuable and a consideration that needs to be followed. Blockchain is a great example of a modern company that can fulfill that role. People are discussing whether blockchain is the silver bullet that these teams need. Attendee experience is the number one goal for those who are waiting for an improvement. Watch to see if changes are made the right way.

Key Takeaways:

Blockchain has traditionally been used for Bitcoin and currency transactions,but there are uses being developed to use this platform.

Blockchain is special because whatever (money, data, etc) being sent to another party remains unchanged upon arrival.

Blockchain may be used to help streamline large scale events by giving attendees a unique ID number to allow Entry, transportation, refreshments, and special area access.

“To boil that down even more, it’s just like digital cash. The person making the transaction takes an amount of Bitcoins from their digital wallet, puts it in someone else’s digital wallet and the transaction is done.”

Amazon is looking to add US venues to its new ticketing service. In doing so, Amazon is taking on Ticketmaster, the largest ticketing agency. Normally, when new competition enters a market it drives competition and helps consumers, but in the case of an Amazon vs. Ticketmaster battle, this is not likely. Ticketmaster owns a large amount of venues and isn’t likely to let Amazon take their ticket sales from these venues. Amazon on the other hand has tech that will makes sales easier that they are not likely to share. This means instead of seeing the results of normal competition, Amazon and Ticketmaster are likely to make venues lock into deals and keep prices high.

Key Takeaways:

Amazon is trying to get into the business of event ticketing which is currently monopolized by Ticketmaster

It will unlikely change much for consumers who purchase tickets if Amazon gets into the ticketing business

Because of their wide variety of products, Amazon is currently the third largest retailer in the world

“When one of the biggest companies in the world, headed up by the richest man in the world, steps into your space, it’s time to start paying attention. And if you’re the biggest player in that space, you’d better be ready because they are coming for you.”

Portraying one’s unique value proposition is, perhaps, one of the most important aspects of any business operations. Especially when partaking in various conferences or events, being able to clearly communicate these aspects becomes a centerpiece in the success or failure of the given event spot. By honing in on the unique value proposition, and identifying ways to make it more clear and to the point, it will allow for a more effective and efficient event pitch.

Key Takeaways:

Hosting an event is fraught with some surprising challenges along the way. Hosts will want to consider the dynamics of the events they plan.

It takes some serious planning to keep the event going well. Guests will notice the difference that planning has made for the event.

Unique value proposition is now being debated by those hosting the event. That could make all the difference for anyone who wants the event to succeed.

“If your client is feeling overwhelmed, they may be looking to control something and a budget is a good place to start. They may start whittling away this and that in the hopes of regaining control again. Know that this is just a symptom of a larger anxiety.”

In order to gain more traction for your event on social media, utilize the power of influencers. Some influencers that you may come across are Youtubers, bloggers, Instagramers and Snapchatters. In order to create a successful influencer campaign around your event, keep up with the latest trends, find and influencer with an audience that matches the demographic you’re trying to reach, clearly explain what you’d like to achieve from the partnership, and finally give back to the influencer in order to foster a strong partner-based relationship

Few things in life are more stressful for an event professional than when a client insists on making last minute changes. Last minute changes are not only stressful, but often expensive as well. In order to prevent this from occurring, event professionals should lay out expectations in detail in a signed contract with the client. Also, do not agree to anything that you might not be able to deliver on later. Furthermore, event professionals should not fall into the trap of the so-called sunk-cost fallacy, and should never feel obligated to meet unreasonable demands. These, along with other tips, will help event professionals deal with the stresses of a client who springs changes onto them at the last minute.

If throwing an event or conference, or if you have ever done so, one of the most important aspects is identifying the right speakers to come and share their ideas and thoughts. The keynote speakers at any event are often the ones who drive the most audience and traffic, and present the most relevant information. By keeping certain components in mind when choosing the speakers at a given event, it can provide an upper edge advantage in the long-run of the event.

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Planning an event is always exciting, but it also brings a lot of unneeded stress into your life. The stress is enough to drive you insane and rethink the event all together. But, you mustn’t let stress bring you down when there are so many easy ways to remove the stress from things. Want to enjoy a stress-free event? Here’s seven important strategies that you need to use to take all the stress out of the event you are hosting.

Key Takeaways:

Be okay with building a supporting cast and delegating tasks to them

Maximize the helpful use of technology to take routine workload off yourself and your team

Identify, cultivate and rely on a primary on site contact, a single source for answers is best

“The easiest way to make your many tasks feel manageable is to break them down into a checklist (or multiple checklists). Use your partners to your advantage.”

There are many ways that you can combine networking and play during an event. Networking is a fun way of meeting people and getting to know others. SOme of the ways this can be done is through hiring a fun leader for the event, changing your team off and on and being adaptable. A great game to play at one of these type events is Charades. It is a great way of getting people to mix and mingle and open up.